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On the recordOctober 5, 2011
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Mr. Quigley Mr QUIGLEY. Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following section: SEC. 6. PROTECTION FROM AVOIDABLE CASES OF CANCER. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Administrator shall not delay actions pursuant to the rules identified in section 2(b) of this Act to reduce emissions from any cement kiln if such emissions are increasing the risk of cancer. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas

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